Adding Additional Functionality to Already existing formations

[Aleolex]

So, what I'm trying to do is add a function that forces units with brace-able pikes (specifically Vlandian Pikemen) to brace their pikes while in a defensive formation, like shieldwall, square and circle. I just have no idea what I'm doing. The first sticking point is referencing the formations themselves, which I've kindof been able to figure out through additional threads, but the second is figuring out how to add that specific behavior at all. It seems that the only references to bracing in the code is the fact that it exists. So first question: should I just learn how to code and then come back? And second, I've sortof stagnated as far as progress that can be made with my own skillset, which mostly includes copy-pasting and jury-rigging other people's code, so I could use some help in the meantime.